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Newspaper
Hammond Sunday Star
Location
Hammond, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 2000
Page
23
Several spring events listed including Holy Ghost Spirit 5K and 1 mile youth run at Holy Ghost School on April 15 with preregistration through activeusa.com. Registration details, fees 12 pre March 24 15 late, shirts while supplies last, contact Darren Gomilla for info.
Southeast Louisiana Girl Scouts host Girl Scout Sports Day 2000 at Lakefront Arena from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring WNBA star Cynthia Cooper of the Houston Comets. Scouts ages 6-17 rotate through three sports led by local university athletes, with lunch, a tobacco prevention program, and an autograph session after Cooper's visit.
Independence Recreation Park hosts registration and tryouts for multiple age groups in baseball and softball on March 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees range 30 to 40 dollars with a 5 dollar sibling discount. Contact numbers listed for more details.
The Second Annual Oak Forest Academy 5K and one mile run will be held March 18 at Oak Forest Academy in Amite Louisiana. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The one mile starts at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 9 a.m. T-shirts and refreshments will be available for registered runners. Applications may be mailed to Oak Forest Academy 5K fun run 600 Walnut Drive Amite La 70422.
Vincent Jones led Jackson State with 22 points and four blocks as the Jaguars knocked off Southern 76-61 in the SWAC final in Biloxi to earn an NCAA tournament berth. Deon Burns added 17 points as SMU-like inside play stifled Southern in the second half.
The 18th Annual Strawberry Strut in Ponchatoula begins April 9 at the Jaycees Hall. The fun run starts 8:00 am and the 10K at 8:30 am with sign-ups at Berry Town Cleaners Ponchatoula Fitness or Philippides in Metairie and contacts Chanin Paul or the Jaycees for details.
The 29th annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Softball Tournament is set for March 18–19 at Gator Park with ASA state and regional qualifiers in men’s C D and E and women’s open divisions. Entry is 125 dollars. deadline March 15. Call Bill Skinner 225-567-3364 or Kenny Husser 504-878-4214 for information.
The BAAIOCUAT coaches training program offers liability insurance, a membership card, and four issues of the Youth Sports Journal upon completion. Participants become eligible for the National Volunteer Coach of the Year award and may receive discounts at theme parks motels and rental cars. For details, call Wayne Pepitone at 504 542 4382. The 24th Annual Junior Invitational Golf Championship will be April 20 21 at Bogalusa Country Club for ages 10 17 18 if still in high school. Entry fee is 25 and forms are available by calling 504 735 5731 or at area schools and clubs. The deadline is Tuesday April 18.
Registration for Hammond Recreation Department Baseball League runs 8 to 6 weekdays with a March 13 deadline. Fees are 35 dollars plus 30 for each additional sibling, birth certificate required, age cutoff August 1, late fee 10 after March 13, Tball ends March 25. Mini League tryouts March 13 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Mini-League Field. Dixie Youth tryouts March 20 21 at 5:30 p.m. Sure Field for new players. Dixie Boys March 22 at 6 p.m. Reimers Field for new players. Callout dates for Dizzy Dean and American Legion clubs. Players not advancing enter a pool. Bogalusa feature note follows.
LSU baseball players and coaches will conduct instructional clinics from January through April at youth baseball facilities. The sessions are a community service to help players improve skills in hitting pitching and fielding.
Youth groups may call LSU baseball office at 225 388 4148 for scheduling clinics though dates are limited. The Madisonville fastpitch clinic March 26 runs 8 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. with a 40 dollar fee. Several cities host USSSA sanctioned tournaments in March and May with various entry fees and deadlines. contact listed organizers for details.
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